Julia Bruekler has an new awesome video out that teaches you FS Shove-its the easiest way possible. She's a great teacher, makes it easy to learn and we would also suggest subscribing to her YouTube Channel so when she launches more of these "how to" videos you can catch them and learn more tricks!
Get ready to watch THIS Sunday, and check out the preview above!!
Together with NBCSN and The Olympic Channel, the “USA Skateboarding Journey to Tokyo” documentary presented by Toyota will air on NBCSN on:
Sunday, December 13 at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.
(The Olympic Channel will re-air the documentary (check local listing for date and time).
The film follows USA Skateboarding from the first National Team's announcement in March of 2019 through the present day. Twenty-one months of training, travel, competitions, injuries, and uncertainty, all seen through the eyes of our Olympic hopefuls. Simultaneously, as the American athletes attempt to qualify for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the film showcases the complex journey of a culture-based sport as it makes its way to the Olympic stage.
We always say, "thank the women who came before you, because they paved the away".
Surfing is no different than skateboarding with its past history of sexism, no or low prize money, and prioritizing girls in bikini contests over the women out there competing on the waves. Now the women of pro surfing back in the day are speaking out about how that felt and what they did to change the game.
We can't wait to see "GIRLS CAN'T SURF"!
Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word Team rider, Elle Warne, was asked to be part of the amazing demo team for the opening of KTR's new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah this past weekend, where she skated and showed off her skills with pro skater Jagger Eaton.
Elle is also featured, larger than life, on the double doors as you walk into the new KTR facility - so keep your eye out for that, because it's pretty rad!
Elle is helping pave the way for girls in Utah to be seen and heard in skateboarding and we love that!!
Way to go Elle!
Absolutely, Killing It!
The best video part from Alexis Sablone we have ever seen (and that is saying a lot, because she always brings it!) is here in the new Converse Cons' video "Seize the Seconds".
Watch it on REPEAT!
We absolutely LOVE this new "People Are Awesome" episode that dropped
today (below) featuring Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team rider, Amanda Caloia!
Give it a watch and learn about Amanda and why she loves downhill!
It's always great when companies like this approach us and ask for some of our team riders stories that they might want to share - all these girls have rich, interesting lives, in and out of skateboarding - and it's gratifying to see them highlighted, so others now what they do as well.
Big congrats Amanda - and thank you "People Are Awesome" for profiling our rad team rider!
So uplifting to see Jackie G. from Hawaii, who is 66 years young, skateboarding and discussing how she got started skateboarding, with Jason Park.
Jackie is proof that you are never too old to start skateboarding!
Exposure Skate had a virtual contest with video submissions this year (due to COVID making their regular event impossible)and the talent was insane!
Check out the 14-and-under "Best Transition" compilation video above - these girls listed below, are going off!
Erina Takatsuki, Addison Richardson, Kairi Stanbrook, Emma Litwiller , Elle Warne, Olive Newman Joey Yarbrough, Seri Kashimura, Savannah Irvin, Daniela Terol , Summer Wettstein, Luna Mizote, Isla Lille bower, Sofia Godoy, Nisa Sugeta, Hedda Hjertberg, Violet Boulter, Nyimas Bunga Cinta, Maitê Demantova , Miriam Nelson, Mikasa Sugeta , Harlow Johnsey, Carlin Mckibben , Cona Suganami, Reese Nelson, Madeleine Larcheron, Yuzuki Mizote , Lola Tambling, Lilly Stoephasius, Ruby Lilley, Ruby Trew, Yurin Fuji, Elsa Vormala
And for more goodness, head over to Exposure's YouTube Page to see all the other submissions and categories.
For the winers check out Thrasher Magazines page HERE
Who knew that if Minna wasn't a
pro skateboarder, she'd love to go pro in gymnastics?
We love to see our team riders inspiring other kids to get out and skateboard!
Way to go Minna!!
Leo Baker and Cher Strauberry are everywhere right now! Gucci just launched Gucci Grip and Leo and Cher are the new faces of Gucci’s skate-inspired watch
advertising. Named for the way feet stick to the board, the Gucci Grip
was introduced last year as an ode to 1970s skate culture via a campaign
shot by Ari Marcopoulos. It's all pretty damn cool.
And in case you missed the premiere of SMUT from the newly formed Glue Skateboards - we have it here.
Leo Baker, Stephen Ostrowski and Cher Strauberry are changing the (male dominated) landscape of skateboarding and making sure the LGBTQ community is well represented.
Check out Glue Skateboards Instagram HERE
The new Skate Bud Book by Zach Moldof
We are so excited about this new book SKATE BUD from Zach Moldof at Stoke Much Magazine.
The new pocket size book goes over everything from skate etiquette at the skatepark and street spots, to what to do (and not to do) when you run into a pro at your fave park. The book also has diagrams and explanations for tricks, so you never get mixed up again on what's what. It goes over the different disciplines in skateboarding - from mega ramps, to freestyle and those who have paved the way are mentioned as well.
And here's a small spoiler, Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word founder, Cindy Whitehead, wrote the forward. 👍 and there are contributions from others we love, Daniel Fedkenheuer and Yash Presswalla
The book is 202 Page and the 4x7” size means it's easy to put in a back pocket or your backpack. And at $15 it doesn't break the bank - it also makes for a great stocking stuffer!
Order a copy of the new SKATE BUD book HERE
It is also a really great companion to the SKATE BUD app that you need to
download immediately! It comes up with a map showing you where the
skateparks are located, and once you click on that icon you'll get the
name of the park, the address, and see detailed photos. You can also
save the parks you like into "favorites" for easy access later. We love
that each location on the app has symbols that make key info clear: is
there parking or lights? Is the park a plaza, transition or hybrid?
Check out the new episode of Pushing For Gold, presented by TikTok, there is an interview with Team U.S.A.'s women about the historic importance of next year's Summer Games in Tokyo and how the pandemic has altered the timeline.
Featuring coach Mimi Knoop and Olympic hopefuls Samarria Brevard, Alexis Sablone, Alana Smith, Bryce Wettstein, Mariah Duran, Brighton Zeuner, Jordan Santana, Jordyn Barratt, and Minna Stess.
Watch more 'Pushing For Gold': https://bit.ly/Series_PushingForGold
FLOW STATE Presented by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
It is so rad to see Leticia go way out of her comfort zone and try something new.
In this episode of Flow State, Dylan takes Leticia Bufoni rock climbing for her first time at Stoney Point. Leticia is afraid of heights and he asks her to boulder a 20-30ft project without a rope!
My heart was pounding when she got stuck near the top!
Leticia is a professional street skateboarder and five-time X Games Gold medalist currently training for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
What is Flow State? An optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform our best while being completely immersed in an activity. It’s the feeling i live for and I find it most when i’m outdoors — whether in an activity or even a meaningful conversation.
In this series, Dylan take athletes and celebrities on adventures in and around Los Angeles, CA. By pushing them outside their comfort zone, he hope to get to know more about his guests, their drives and passions, and ultimately, more about himself.
Along the way, the show will pull back the curtain on Los Angeles, revealing its hidden outdoor gems and communities.
Costa Mesa, CALIF. (Nov. 11, 2020) – Vans team rider Fabiana Delfino’s smooth style and powerful approach is redefining skateboarding from the ground up. The Florida native’s flowy style and roots have been applied to a new Vans head-to-toe collection, led by the Sk8-Hi Pro in cool blue featuring her signature palm tree graphic.
The Fabiana Delfino Sk8-Hi Pro offers stellar performance features that Vans Pro Classics have become known for, including Ollie Guard for added durability – a first for the silhouette. DURACAP reinforced underlays in high-wear areas have also been added to prolong the life of the shoe.
Paying tribute to the Sunshine State, Fabiana incorporated her signature palm tree insignia paired with a cool blue colorway into the Sk8-Hi Pro and apparel collection. Custom artwork also appears on the heel counter with her namesake emblazoned across the tongue label. A cool blue Sidestripe over a natural corduroy upper rounds out her Floridian-inspired design.
Fabiana’s shoe is supported by a head-to-toe collection of apparel and accessories, including a body-skimming stripe polo with contrast ribbing at the neck and sleeve cuffs and Fabiana logo embroidery on the chest. Pair it with the Fabiana cord backpack and Fabiana cord hat in oil blue, both with embroidered logos on the front and back. A Fabiana boxy tee, long sleeve boyfriend tee and boyfriend fleece crew, and crew sock finish off the look, complete with the oil blue/black colorway and custom art.
The Vans Fabiana Delfino Collection is available now at Vans retailers and Vans.com/skate.
Nice "day in the life video" of Team USA's Bryce Wettstein!
Via Dew Tour: Skateboarding has the power to open endless creative avenues that go beyond four wheels and a wooden plank.
A pure example of such energy is apparent through the vibrant life of Bryce Wettstein. Currently sitting as USA’s top-ranked Olympic skateboard hopeful in women’s park, Bryce shows us first-hand that skateboarding is just one of her many creative outlets.
Follow along as we join Bryce for a day of observing her musical talents, inspiring the next generation of young women skateboarders, and more. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper day in SoCal without wrapping things with a sunset surf session.
Via Quell Skate Instagram: "Community has been more important than ever. @_froskate_ has demonstrated through every challenge that this year has brought, together we can figure out a solution. We are so thrilled to feature them on the cover of Issue 006- releasing this Friday on quellskate.com
This month is so exciting - two skateboard magazines, JUICE and QUELL, both feature Black Female skaters on their covers!
Supreme's Beatrice Domond is featured on the cover of JUICE Magazine launching over a fire hydrant and the founders of Fro Skate are featured on the cover of QUELL.
What a great time in skateboarding - change just keeps happening in a positive way and we love seeing it!
Where it all began... This video filmed back in 1975 shows how transition and vert skateboarding began. Some freestyle and slalom mixed in too. Brings back some good memories...
Skaters Vote from Colin Read on Vimeo.
Skaters Vote has teamed up with filmmaker Colin Read to create its self-titled
official voting PSA. Narrated by Tony Hawk, and featuring a diverse
ensemble of skaters including Mark Gonzales and Mark Suciu, the goal of
the “Skaters Vote” video is to not only energize the skate community to
vote in the upcoming election but to explain that voting is an easy way
to stay activated.
The video PSA was the concept of Colin Read, skate video creator and director of music videos for groups such as Radiohead, Danny Brown, and Doves. Produced pro bono by Sea Cow and Pulse Films, with a team of film industry professionals who love skating—including creative director Jacob Ireland, producers Leon Derriey and Cameron Cuchulainn, and director of photography Eric Schleicher—it was filmed within New York City in the month of October.
Sea Cow explains: “It’s the most pivotal year in modern history. There’s a lot at stake—and a lot to skate for. Plenty of messaging has already been created that targets the youth vote…but skaters are a peculiar breed. We don’t like people telling us what to do—which is why we skate in the first place! It’s easy for skaters to get turned off by people who don’t understand them, seemingly making demands.
Skaters also have a finely-tuned “bullshit meter,” so we don’t want to turn the audience off with overly serious or dramatic messaging. Instead, we’re creating a simple message: If you can skate, you can vote. We’re making it feel like a natural, community-oriented activity. It’s that simple: skaters vote.”
ABOUT SKATERS VOTE
Skaters Vote was created with the goal of encouraging skateboarders in the United States of America to register to vote. Skateboarding is a global community. From the national level to the local, governmental policy and politics impact our lives and love for skateboarding.
Skaters Vote aims to give every skater in America a voice in the systems that shape our lives by facilitating registration and providing non-partisan information about elections.
Vans dropped this new video and photos with Cher Strauberry today and it's so good! Check it out and get some rad ideas for making your own custom Vans!
To see more on Cher and her custom Vans go HERE
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This Pandemic is bringing us all sorts of surprises - but we have to say that this is a good one!
Lizzie Armanto announced via Instagram yesterday that she and her boyfriend, and fellow skater, Axel Cruysberghs got married in a very private ceremony 10 days ago! Lizzie looks absolutely gorgeous in the photos that were taken by photographer Anthony Acosta and her friend Allysha Le.
Big congrats to Lizzie and Axel! 💗